SONSHINE QUALITY CHILD CARE

PITTSBURGH, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity90
Est. price$817/mo

Contact information

Address729 WALLACE AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15221

CityPITTSBURGH, PA 15221

CountyAllegheny

Phone(412) 731-5501

Operating details

Capacity90

SubsidiesY

License dateAugust 31, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium14
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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729 WALLACE AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15221, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk5/20/2026

    Health information (3270.131(a))

    The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current initial health report dated 7/11/25, that was provided after the child was in care longer than 60 days. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Child #2 health report was obtained and put in their file on 7/11/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  2. Medium risk5/20/2026

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    The file for staff #1 lacked one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: A written, nonfamily reference was added to the file of staff #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  3. Medium risk5/20/2026

    Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

    Staff #2 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until the staff was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: Proper diaper changing procedures were reviewed with staff #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk5/20/2026

    Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

    The file for child #1lacked the arrival and departure times on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: The arrival and departure time for child #1 was added to the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  5. Medium risk5/20/2026

    Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

    There was a small screw about a 1 inch in diameter in the play kitchen set sink in the pre-room. Base on CR observation there are children who place objects in their mount in this room. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The small screw in the play kitchen set sink in the pre-k room was removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  6. Medium risk5/20/2026

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    There were a broken toy bread and several foam blocks with deep teeth marks in the pre-k room. The sand box in the middle room had 3 lose screws. There was a cracked white basket, and a baby booster seat without straps in the infant 2 room. There was a garbage can with a broken pedal in the infant 1 room. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The broken toy bread and several foam block with deep teeth marks in the pre-k were removed. The sand box with 3 loose screws was repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  7. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    There was a Moisturizing Lotion, on top of a shelf in the pre-k room label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The Moisturizing Lotion was removed from the pre-k room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  8. Medium risk5/20/2026

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    There was one uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the pre-k room. There was one uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the YT room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Protective receptacle cover was replaced in the outlet that accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026
  9. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

    The facility emergency plan was not reviewed. The last review is dated 4.30.25. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Moving forward the emergency plan will be reviewed and updated annually. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/20/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk5/28/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    There was a cracked bin in room 5, the preschool eating room. There was a cracked toy highchair in room #6 the back pre-k room. There was a cracked basket in room #4 the infant room. there was a cracked bin in room # 11 the OT room. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The cracked bin was removed from the preschool eating room. The cracked toy highchair was repaired with sturdy gorilla tape. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/29/2025
  2. Medium risk5/28/2025

    Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

    The file for child #2 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The date of the child's admission was added to the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/29/2025
  3. Medium-High risk5/28/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

    The facility emergency plan lacked an annual emergency drill. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: The Annual emergency drill was completed by Emily Thornton. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/29/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$817/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
  • Capacity: 90
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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